1 Read a good blogging book Darren Rowse’s 31 Days to a Better Blog is excellent. Bryan Allain’s ebook on blogging is worth scanning.Judging by Jeff Goins’ other material, his Intentional Blogging Course should be good.2 Post every dayIn my … [Continue reading]
Evangelism should begin with Jesus, and with the Gospel as He presented it
Evangelism should begin not with abstract theory, but with Jesus, and the the Gospel as he presented it. “The Gospel according to Jesus” Here is a summary of the Bible in 221 words according to DA Carson. God is the sovereign, transcendent and … [Continue reading]
Faith like a Tardis
We almost decide to pass it up, this drab French cathedral encased in scaffolding. But inside. Inside, it is different Enormous, full of light glowing in from stained glass windows. So too the ancient faith in the Lord … [Continue reading]
Experiencing God Through an Experience of Spiritual Abuse
Cleopas and his friend walk to Emmaus. They had hoped that Jesus was going to redeem Israel; instead he was ignominiously crucified. So they walk, their faces downcast, while all along, the risen Christ walks beside them. … [Continue reading]
The Arithmetic of Counting Blessings
I have started to keep a gratitude journal, noting five things a day I am grateful for. Like the hawk I saw float over the fields of Garsington. My pink rose bush in prolific blossom. And the very fact of slowing down and giving thanks, even, … [Continue reading]
The Dance of Intimacy and the Dance of Anger
About twenty years ago, when we were newly-weds, Harriet Lerner's books, The Dance of Intimacy and The Dance of Anger were recommended to us.Essentially--it's been a while since I read them--the books view relationships as a dance.You each have your … [Continue reading]
George Herbert. Love
LOVE (III) by George HerbertLove bade me welcome, yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin.But quick-ey'd Love, observing me grow slack From my first entrance in,Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning If I lack'd … [Continue reading]
Antaeus and Strength from the Earth and Being Down to Earth
Antaeus, in Greek mythology, was a Libyan giant, the son of Gaia, the Earth Goddess. He was invincible because when thrown to the ground, he derived strength from the earth, his mother, and returned stronger than before.And that too is a secret of … [Continue reading]
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